Advice on buying a kicker

[boadicea]

Help? Need a 9.9 or 15 HP for my boat so any advice out there as to what to look for in a used one...new are way to expensive!!!<br /><br />Any advice would be appreciate. I have a 22 ft Cabin Cruiser Fibreform an oldie with a 188 HP 302 Ford Inboard/Outboard but I need a kicker.

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

Depending on your bracket, I'd guess you're going to be looking for a longshaft. I'd also consider a 'sail' or 'high thrust' version considering the size of the boat. The usual things to look for: overall condition, compression, check gear oil, etc. I like older OMC's for bargain kickers, but some deals can be found on others. Shop around to make sure you don't overpay or buy someone else's nightmare!

 

[boadicea]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

Thanks that is good advice. I see how expensive they are even used and makes the boat look really cheap next to the price of a kicker!!!!<br /><br />What do you think about Nissan? Also what does OMC stand for duh!! Is that a brand name?

 

[Bear]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

OMC stands for Outboard Motor Company (Johnson/Evinrude)<br />/Bear

 

[Diesel]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

Well, another Islander, Hi there <br /><br />With the size of your boat I would definately look towards the 15 long shaft. Pretty easy to find used around here.<br /><br />I know what you mean about the price of used motors making the boat look cheap I've just been through that routine myself.<br /><br />As your current motor runs unmixed gas you might want to try to find a 4 stroke, so you don't need to carry a different fuel. It will be more expensive than the 2 strokes, but more convenient. I went with a 4 stroke because my main (2 stroke) outboard is a precision mix so the bow tank carries standard fuel, didn't want to waste the room in my 16' for an extra tank.<br /><br />Good luck, and don't be afraid to look up island. Lots of boat yards on the web. I've had good luck in Port Alberni.

 

[jdenton]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

I would try e-bay have seen good deals on long shafts and high thrust versions of outboards.<br />Joe

 

[boadicea]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

Thanks for the advice and yes I thought of a 4 stroke but they are super expensive. Just had fun with trying to put in a new bilge pump so tomorrow might be a 'sunk' boat hahahah. <br /><br />Anyone know of a late night marine supply in Victoria ??? <br /><br />I hear Mercs are good any thoughts?

 

[Diesel]

Re: Advice on buying a kicker

Late night marine supply in Victoria Not in this lifetime.<br /><br />Yeah Mercs are good. Lot's of them around too. I had good luck with my '93 Evinrude 15. Great power, easy on fuel and very reliable. <br /><br />Might want to check Barkley Exchange in Vic. They had a 15 Evinrude Long shaft in a while back, don't know if they still do or not.